American Tug "Firefly" Yacht for Sale
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Overview
Highlights
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ManufacturerAmerican Tug
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Year2015
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LOA43 ft - 13.11 meter
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Beam15 ft - 4.57 meter
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Draft - max4 ft - 1.22 meter
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Engine BrandCummins
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Engine Hours450
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Number of Rooms2
Basic Information
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CategoryPower
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ConditionUsed
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LocationChester, MD, US
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Vessel NameFirefly
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Boat TypeTrawler
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Hull MaterialFiberglass
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Hull TypeSemi Displacement
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HIN:TQG43507A515
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Flag of RegistryUS
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Available for sale in U.S. watersYes
Dimensions & Weight
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Length43 ft - 13.11 meter
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LOA:43 ft - 13.11 meter
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Beam:15 ft - 4.57 meter
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Draft - max:4 ft - 1.22 meter
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Bridge Clearance:18 ft - 5.49 meter
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Dry Weight:29200 lbs
Engine
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Make:Cummins
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Model:QSC 83 500
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Engine(s):1
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Hours:450
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Cruise Speed:9 MPH
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Range:1200 MI
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Engine Type:Inboard
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Fuel Type:Diesel
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Horsepower:500 (Individual), 500 (combined)
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Max Speed:20 MPH
Accommodations
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Total Cabins:2
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Total Berths:2
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Total Sleeps:4
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Total Heads:2
Descriptions
"Firefly" is a One Owner, Lightly Used, Chesapeake Bay boat in LIKE NEW Condition.
The American Tug 435 is a popular coastal semi-displacement recreational yacht, known for its distinctive tugboat styling, raised pilothouse, and capable cruising features.
Here is a summary of its key specifications and features:
General Specifications
- Length Overall (LOA): 43' 7" (13.28 m)
- Beam: 15' 10" (4.82 m)
- Draft: 4' 10" (1.47 m)
- Displacement (Dry): Approx. 29,200 lb (13,244 kg)
- Designer: Lynn Senour
- Builder: Tomco Marine Group (American Tugs)
- Hull Material: Solid fiberglass below the waterline, cored hull sides above the waterline for strength and insulation.
- CE Certification: Class (A) - Ocean, meaning it's designed to navigate the open ocean.
Performance and Mechanical
- Engine: Powered by a single Cummins diesel engine, 500 hp (e.g., Cummins QSC8.3-500) with 450 hours.
- Cruising Speed: Around 8-10 knots for long-range cruising.
- Maximum Speed: Up to about 16-17 knots.
- Range: Significant, with a reported range of 1,500-1,800 nautical miles at lower, economical speeds.
- Fuel Capacity: 640 US gallons (approx. 2,423 L).
- Maneuverability: Equipped with electric bow and stern thrusters
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Accommodations and Layout
- Layout: Two-stateroom, two-head configuration, ideal for cruising couples or a family.
- Master Stateroom: Located amidships and utilizes the full beam, featuring a walkaround queen berth and an ensuite head with a separate shower stall.
- Guest Stateroom: Located forward, Special ordered with a single berth and an ensuite/day head.
- Raised Pilothouse: A key feature, offering excellent sight lines, a helm seat on centerline, and a large settee to port (which can double as a watch berth). It includes port and starboard access doors and access to the flybridge/boat deck.
- Saloon/Galley: Located aft of the pilothouse.
- Galley: U-shaped to port with a stovetop, refrigerator/freezer, convection microwave and ample counter space/storage.
- Saloon: L-shaped settee with a table and space for additional seating.
- Other Features: "Firefly" includes a dedicated upper deck with a 800# davit and "chocks" for a tender, a Northern Lights 9kW generator with 469 hours, an inverter/charger, and extensive storage.
The American Tug 435 is highly regarded as a comfortable, robust, and seaworthy vessel, well-suited for extended coastal and long-distance cruising, such as the Great Loop or the Inside Passage to Alaska
Electronics- GARMIN GPS Map 7612 in PH and FB
- GARMIN GPS Map 7612 xsv
- GARMIN In-Hull Mount Depth Transducer
- GARMIN GMR™ 624 xHD2 Open Array Radar
- AIS™ 600 Blackbox Transceiver
- GARMIN Auto-Pilot GHP™ PH and FB
- GARMIN GHC™ Bluetooth Auto-Pilot Remote Control
- GARMIN GMI™ 20 Marine Instrument Display PH and FB
- ICOM M506-31 BLACK VHF Radio PH
- ICOM HM195B COMMAND MIC IV BLACK Second Station for FB
- Arch Mounted TV Antenna (for Broadcast Reception)
- ROKU Internet TV Receiver
- Starlink Internet Receiver, WiFi Access System wireless router
- 100WX --WeatherStation® Instrument
- GARMIN GXM™ 52 Weather Receiver
- Engine room and Aft Deck (Reverse View) Cameras with cable split to all monitors
- FLIR MD324 Fixed mount camera with JCU Joystick Control
- Swim Platform Staple rails $2,700
- Sapele and Maple Sole in Pilothouse $4,700
- Compass Rose Inlay in the stack liner $850
- Cabinet Above Master Berth $832
- Trac Stabilizers with 6.5 sq ft fins $50,000
- Folding Table at Transom $875
- Television in Master Stateroom Overhead $1,875
- Sleep Number Bed in Master Stateroom $1,200
- Custom Guest Stateroom Layout $1,850
- Overhead Galley Cabinets $425
- Raised Countertop/Bar in Galley $525
- Storage for vacuum components $485
- Upgrade "Cuno brand" water filter $250
- Upgrade Helmseat to LX Series $600
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